Vox Populi, our weekly live chat on the week’s events begins tonight at 7:00pm. Hope to see you then!

AdLib7 days ago

Hey Ad, what’s up?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hey KT! Just writing a Trump article for the National Enquirer. You?

AdLib7 days ago

I’m doing great. Are you really doing that?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Just joking! But if I wasn’t, it woould state as a fact that Trump has Alzheimer’s, molested zoo animals and kicks newborn babies down stairs.

AdLib7 days ago

And is the secret love child of ET and Mary Poppins?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

You don’t need any facts anymore!

AdLib7 days ago

And a pumpkin.

AdLib7 days ago

Man, that really seems to be the case, doesn’t it.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Oh yeah, got to get that orange tint from somewhere. Maybe the child of Boehner and Ayn Rand!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

This story in the NE is an intentional smear by the publisher who is a friend of Trump’s. That’s how things work in Trump’s America. And his supporters claim “he tells it like it is”?

AdLib7 days ago

And an orange spider, hence the weave.

AdLib7 days ago

I just can’t see Cruz getting any other woman to sleep with him. I’m not sure how he even found a wife. The guy is repugnant, in every way.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Good point. He sure ain’t a Don Juan, kinda funny that anyone would believe that. Unless they meant he was having affairs with rodents or reptiles.

AdLib7 days ago

Now that seems more plausible!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Oops! Be right back!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Or maybe he’s having an affair with Black Plague?

AdLib7 days ago

Ok.

AdLib7 days ago

Hey glenn!

AdLib7 days ago

Hey Ad–Have to agree with KT. As a woman, cruz is one of the most repellent men I’ve ever seen! Of course, IMO, trump runs a close second to being the last man I’d want near me!

glenn

7 days ago

glenn – The GOP is in the midst of a Battle of the Sleazeballs, depending on the day, it’s hard to say which is sleazier.

AdLib7 days ago

It’s actually very entertaining to see Repubs hacking away at each oother. We know the GE will be woorse but I’m hoping the sleaze sticks to them after the primary so in the GE, their attacks just make them look worse.

AdLib7 days ago

Ad–true dat! I’ve heard every word spoken by the two sleazeballs, but can’t find much info on Bernie, or even Hillary, for that matter. Did see that Hillary was on Kimmel last night and he “mansplained” to her. It was pretty funny! But, Bernie? Is he taking a break? Is he giving speeches? Is he still alive? Who knows? But, as I say, I know what the two sleazeballs have to say about each other’s wives! Jesus H. Christ!

glenn

7 days ago

I didn’t see that bit from Kimmel but another part of it. Bernie’s rally in Seattle tonight is being promoted on MSNBC right now and his cool incident with a bird is trending on Twitter but no, during the day all you heard about is the sexist battle between Trump and Cruz.

AdLib7 days ago

Ah, back now. Hey glenn, what’s shakin?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

So you missed the Kimmel bit; I missed Bernie’s incident with the bird. What was it?

Hey KT–not much shakin’ here; too many parts start wobblin’ when I do that!

glenn

7 days ago

Was that her bird?

AdLib7 days ago

Ha! That’s funny glenn!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

So we have one party where a candidate is supported by a bird and the other party that is flipping the bird to the country.

AdLib7 days ago

Ad–so the Jewish guy makes the bird come alive on Good Friday! Now that’s symbolism!

glenn

7 days ago

KT–Did your daughter enjoy the rally?

glenn

7 days ago

Avian politics! That bird is a commie!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–Maybe a protester. After all, the bird did interrupt Bernie’s speech!

glenn

7 days ago

glenn – No kidding! But lost on the Repub “Christians” ike Cruz.

AdLib7 days ago

I haven’t spoken to her since she went. We’re going to talk about it tomorrow! Portland is very big on Bernie!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hey Kes!

AdLib7 days ago

Ad–there a lot of things lost on the republicans!

glenn

7 days ago

KT – Yep, I think Bernie will clean up in OR.

AdLib7 days ago

#BlackbirdLivesMatter? Shame on me! All in fun!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–Hope Bernie wins more states.

glenn

7 days ago

KT –

AdLib7 days ago

KT–good one, but shouldn’t it be all #AllBirdsMatter? /s/

glenn

7 days ago

Bernie has a number of probable wins coming up in OR, WA and elsewhere.

AdLib7 days ago

No doubt Ad. It’s not just Portland either.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hey Murph!

AdLib7 days ago

glenn that’s just to silence the Blackbirds!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Ad–you know, we keep hearing about the repubs’ contested convention. Do you think the Dem convention will be a mess, too?

glenn

7 days ago

“sup Murph?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–Those damn blackbirds just won’t be silenced any more. Don’t they know that the lighter colored birds are better?

glenn

7 days ago

glenn – No, I think that whoever has the most elected delegates after the primaries will get the Dem nom. The Superdelegates can’t overrule the will of the voters or Dems will be in the same destructive situation as the GOP.

AdLib7 days ago

Did anybody see where two young women were arrested at a Sanders rally for going topless? I think it was some group called Free The Nipple, or something like that. Two funny!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

So they think, glenn, so they think! I think the GOP bird would be a vulture!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Ad–so, I’m a little confused. If the super delegates can’t over rule the will of the voters, they will go with whoever won their state? So, you’re saying that super delegates won’t vote on their own?

glenn

7 days ago

Good Good Friday, Planetary Peeps! I see we have already covered the Birdie Sanders Sign From the Universe in Portland. Loved that!

kesmarn

7 days ago

HELLO ALL….I am just dropping by. We will see how it goes. We had a very mild winter and now we are paying the price. Pollen, fungi, mold….not killed off and back with avengeance….sinuses, head and throat are suffereing….so I may beh here for just abit.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

KT–great pun! Two funny!

glenn

7 days ago

Hey Kes–how are you doing tonight?

glenn

7 days ago

Hey, Murph! I’m just here for a few minutes too.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Sorry to hear that Murph!

AdLib7 days ago

Glenn and KT..double entendre!

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Hey Murph! how’s it going!

glenn

7 days ago

Hey Homie!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hey, glenn! Son just headed back to Madison after a spring break visit. I miss him already!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Hey, Homie! How’s everything?

kesmarn

7 days ago

I’m Baaaack!

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Hey, PPO! How was the surgery?

kesmarn

7 days ago

Working the Duckworth campaign….Kirk is worried…so worried that he plans to meet with the Obama Scotus pick and he wants hearings…

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Doing great kes. I hope the same for you!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Murph–my granddaughter is suffering from the pollen here, too. Poor thing has a red nose from blowing it so often! We had rain yesterday, so some relief, but sunny today.

glenn

7 days ago

Hi all, the surgery went sort of OK. Bigger zip this time on the other leg and slower to heal, but not too bad just now.

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Doing OK here. Getting ready for Easter with the 93 year old Dad and the family.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Glenn…sunny, a bit cool and perfect weather for airborn misery.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Murph–even better–double entendre. You guys are very clever!

glenn

7 days ago

glenn – Just saying that the Superdelegates are a threat to the Dem Pasrty if they were too, for example, push Hillary ahead f Bernie if he was ahead on elected delegates. They can but shouldn’t mess with the will of the people.

AdLib7 days ago

murph, is the Tammy Duckworth?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Good to hear it, PPO! Hope that recovery just gets better and better.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Hey Pink, how ya doin?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hi, KT, OK just now

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

PPO – Sounds like it’s okay though if not ideal. Hope you’re not in much pain.

AdLib7 days ago

glad to hear it!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Ad, that’s it. a lot more soreness this time.

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Kes–it’s hard when they really start growing up, isn’t it? On one hand, you want them to be independent adults; on the other hand, you want them to be your “babies” forever.

glenn

7 days ago

KT…it is tammy duckworth.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Murph – Kirk should be scared. He’s going to lose to Tammy.

AdLib7 days ago

P, Australia needs to let you have some medical wacky tobaccki.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Right, glenn. And he is so darned funny. I laugh all the time when he’s around!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Ad–do you think there’s a chance that Bernie will ever be ahead on elected delegates?

glenn

7 days ago

PPO – Hope you’re able to keep the swelling down.

AdLib7 days ago

I thought I recognized the name. How’s she doing so far?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Kt, it’s here ok, just I don’t indulge. I’ve actually given up the smokes!

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Ad…she is even more impressive in person…not a great orator but sharp in conversation and smart….was working on a PhD in PoliSci before being called up.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

PPO–glad to have you here with us tonight. Hope your healing continues well.

glenn

7 days ago

Ad, got compression stocking for the swelling. Diong ok

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Thanks glenn. It was a pisser being in hospital last week for all the fun

PPO – Wow, that really speaks to how serious this was! So glad you’re okay, home and on the mend!

AdLib7 days ago

PPO…sounds like the denizens of Oz are more enlightened than we are.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Yep glenn, that’s very close and months to go for him to build on that. BTW, it’s the smallest margin so far so he is improving.

AdLib7 days ago

PPO–oops–I “know” about the time/day difference; just “forget” it sometimes. Ahhh–the “joys” of senior citizenship!

glenn

7 days ago

BRB, in about 5 min!

AdLib7 days ago

Glenn…more peple are covered but how wide and long the coverage is remains too little for too short a time.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

I saw a Bloomberg national poll that showed Bernie at 49% to Hillary’s 48%

kesmarn

7 days ago

Kes…that is why this man is rooming with me now. No family nearby.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

He’s lucky to have you there, Murph.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Murph–since it is the insurance companies running things, that’s why coverage is too little; too short a time.

glenn

7 days ago

Murph, not really, just a different mindset where the actual Doctors and Petients know what’s best, and fuck the Insurance companies!

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Can anyone believe we actually have two PRESIDENTIAL candidates that are attacking each other’s wives? What’s next, their mothers?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Murph–you are a good man, my friend!

glenn

7 days ago

Just when you think they’ve hit rock bottom, Homie…. Hey… I say that every single week! (The GOP candidates, that is.)

kesmarn

7 days ago

The roomig thing is part of an outreach from my church……

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Kes–there is no rock bottom with republicans. They just keep digging the hole deeper.

glenn

7 days ago

hahahahaha GOP baggers hahahaha

Harleigh

7 days ago

They’re going to end up in China, glenn. Poor China.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Harleigh–how are you? Long time, no see!

glenn

7 days ago

Kes, saw PBO’s News with Gergin excoriating both Drumpf and Cruz! What pieces of work they both are

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

Damn I know Homie. It’s a bottomless pit. Hey Cruz, you’re mama’s so fat, that when she backs up, she emits a beeping sound!”

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Hey, Harleigh!

kesmarn

7 days ago

PPO = still you all have system that begins with the docs and their patients…

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

Kes–I wish they would end up in China! Then we’d be rid of them!

glenn

7 days ago

Harleigh, what’s up?

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

I wonder if there’s any truth to the Cruz infidelity stories. There’s so much mud being slung, it’s hard to tell if anything’s true.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Been workig 7 days, just got up from my afternoon nap a couple hours ago in time to go to bed. LOL

Harleigh

7 days ago

brb…

kesmarn

7 days ago

Murph, it only works like that if you’re lucky to have private cover. Otherwise you’d have a long wait and then be bundled out asap.

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

KT–hey trump–your mama must have small hands, too!

glenn

7 days ago

brb

pinkpantheroz

7 days ago

kes I love the infidelity stories and they are probably true ala Gary Hart, John Edwards, Newtie etc

Harleigh

7 days ago

LOL! It wouldn’t surprise me. Nothing will, at this point!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Kes–it wouldn’t surprise me if the infidelity stories about cruz are true. But even if they are, with republicans nowadays, it may not hurt him. After all, he’s still not trump! That seems to be the defining characteristic now! Forget about policies; he’s just not trump!

glenn

7 days ago

Harleigh, I can’t imagine any woman wanting to have sex with Cruz. Even his wife.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–well, even cruz’s wife doesn’t want to kiss him in public!

glenn

7 days ago

KT LMAO… use Brylcreem instead of KY Jelly! eeeewwww

Harleigh

7 days ago

LOL Harleigh! A little dab will do ya!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

They don’t kiss him because he eats buggers!

Harleigh

7 days ago

His daughter won’t let him kiss her.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT and Harleigh–eeeewww to both of you!

glenn

7 days ago

My apologies, glenn.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

yeah me too glenn

Harleigh

7 days ago

PPO…oh! Then it is like here….sad and bad.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

KT and Harleigh–apologies accepted. But it was very funny!

glenn

7 days ago

Glenn…the not kissing thing is fundamentalist prudery I thinki

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

heh heh heh

Harleigh

7 days ago

I wonder if the GOP will try to dump Trump at the convention.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Murph–sounds good. But I thought you only couldn’t kiss before marriage. Aren’t they married?

KT–Didn’t read the article; but saw a headline that says that trump’s peeps are coming up with a “strategy” for that scenario. Wonder if it will involve a “second amendment remedy” since the repubs now want to allow guns at the convention. What could go wrong?

glenn

7 days ago

Oh Harleigh that would be comedy manna from heaven!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Murph–oh, okay. Whatever.

glenn

7 days ago

Yeah glenn. Trump made veiled threats about trouble could happen.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Glenn…just a wee bit up tight.

MurphTheSurf3

7 days ago

oh man, A GOP shootout. Well, they’ve all been shooting themselves in the foot.

Murph–yup! Or maybe they’re just stuck in the teenage years. I remember when our daughter was a teenager, she was appalled if her father and I held hands in public. It “embarrased” her.

glenn

7 days ago

Maybe they need to aim a little higher!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT no shit mon but if I had told everyone what was going to happen a year ago you all would have told me I was delusional. Guns at a convention! I hope they aLL GET drunk and start blasting.

Harleigh

7 days ago

Later Murph!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

‘NIte, Murph, sleep well.

glenn

7 days ago

Night murph

Harleigh

7 days ago

Back again. Just in time to say G’night to Murph.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Man, the irony would be priceless!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

I’m just glad that KT and I are not in the Cleveland part of this state because that GOP convention is going to make Chicago 1968 look like a Sunday school picnic.

kesmarn

7 days ago

I can’t believe the past year of the baggers. LOL I’m glad Scalia died too.

Harleigh

7 days ago

All I have to say is you better not be a bearded man (or woman) at the repub convention or you’ll be classified as ISIS. After all, that’s their justification for carrying guns. What a bunch of fear-filled individuals!

glenn

7 days ago

It just might kes. I’m going nowhere near the place. I wouldn’t be able to keep from projectile vomiting.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Kes–oh yeah! And the media coverage will be “interesting” too.

glenn

7 days ago

Leave your rag hat, hijab and beanie at home too!

Harleigh

7 days ago

I’m staying in NW Ohio too. No Cleveland excursions for me!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Thank goodness for the internet.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

This will be a media circus, glenn!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Kes and KT–glad to hear you’re both going to be far away! Of course, it will be in your living room every night no matter where you are!

glenn

7 days ago

I’ve heard about Trump trying to get delegates who are uncommitted and Cruz trying to push his people in as delegates so they’ll turn to him even if elected to support Trump. Cruz is a sneaky bastard.

AdLib7 days ago

I’ll be watching, for sure. I love violent meltdowns!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

There’s no escape, glenn. But there’ll be a certain entertainment factor.

kesmarn

7 days ago

I can’t wait! Like their first debate circus. wow. I’m hyped

Harleigh

7 days ago

Kes–The entertainment factor will be like slowing down to watch the aftermath of a car wreck. Except this will be the wreck of our country!

glenn

7 days ago

Scott Walker thinks he’s going to get the nomination, instead of Trump. He has a worse chance than Trump does, of being president.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Cleveland is a blue town and they’re not afraid to get out in the streets so the GOPers had better behave themselves!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Na glenn. Hopefully just the GOP.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–Is that really true about Walker? Now, there’s another sleazeball!

glenn

7 days ago

KT, you Kes and Monica should sneak into the GOP convention just for fun. It should be outrageous.

AdLib7 days ago

That’s true Homie. They like a good fight.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Yeah glenn. I saw an article about it earlier today. It’s not going to happen though. If it does, I’d be really surprised.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

Walker, Kasich and Paul Ryan are three people I cannot abide. Now Ryan is saying that he’s had a “come-to-Jesus” awakening regarding the fact that people might be poor for legit reasons. “They’re not all ‘takers’.” Too little too late, Paulie.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Kes–I really do worry that protesters in Cleveland will not be safe. As you say, it seems to be shaping up as a repeat of the 1968 Dem convention.

glenn

7 days ago

The timing is abit suspicious Homie.

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

It could get nasty, glenn. Seriously.

kesmarn

7 days ago

The BLM movement has some very legit grievances and I don’t think they’re in the mood to take any crap in Cleveland.

kesmarn

7 days ago

There is no Repub who they could draft that wouldn’t lose. Many Trump voters will bolt the GOP if they steal the nom from him and that’s about 1/3 of the party. Dems would crush whoever the Repubs ran.

AdLib7 days ago

Kes–poor little Paulie. Speaker of the House, and no one hardly mentions his name.

glenn

7 days ago

LOL Lyin Ryan and Walker the Wanker. Now there’s a ticket from heaven!

Harleigh

7 days ago

Harleigh–but do the liar and the wanker beat the half-wit and the twit?

glenn

7 days ago

The two of them together don’t have one soul, Harl.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Good one, Harleigh!

AdLib7 days ago

Kes–nor a full brain!

glenn

7 days ago

Right, AdLib. Their loyalty is to Trump. Not the party.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Kes their top 10 have no soul.

Harleigh

7 days ago

‘Zactly!

kesmarn

7 days ago

Harleigh–just for clarification–the half-wit and the twit are palin and bachman. So which pair is the “better” dream team?

glenn

7 days ago

That’s because they weren’t conceived, they just grew, like mold!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

KT–good one!

glenn

7 days ago

Thanks glenn, I try!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

I have to admit, though, that the more I see of Hillary and Bill, the less impressed I am. I really is starting to feel like a shotgun wedding with them and the base of the Dem Party.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Okay, folks, my turn to say good night. Early soccer game tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great weekend, and a Happy Easter, if you celebrate that.

glenn

7 days ago

“It” not “I”

kesmarn

7 days ago

night glenn, as always, it’s been fun

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

G’night, glenn! Enjoy the game and Happy Easter!

kesmarn

7 days ago

I have been pitching Palin – Bachmann since 2007 when mcain lost to some black guy!! Got me kicked off of the old Huffington post for a couple hours.

Harleigh

7 days ago

Hillary is having a fund-raiser tonight. Some of the tickets are $325,400. I saw that someone calculated that it would take a min. wage worker 5 years, working 24 hours/day to make that much money.

kesmarn

7 days ago

Well folks, I think I’m out too. Take care and remember the secret to a happy life! Don’t eat anything bigger than your head!

KillgoreTrout

7 days ago

And don’t eat anything that Ted Cruz would eat! G’night, Homie!

kesmarn

7 days ago

I think I’d better call it a day too. Have a great weekend and Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

kesmarn

7 days ago

I gotta go to folks! have a great weekend. Remember that jebus died for the worlds sins so if you are not sinning then he died for nothing. nite!

Harleigh

7 days ago

Seeya!

AdLib7 days ago

howdy vox!! Im am mad at some Americans!!

Beatlex

7 days ago

Hey Beatlex! Folks headed out early tonight but I know how you feel!

AdLib7 days ago

hey ad! went away!

Beatlex

7 days ago

Hey!

AdLib7 days ago

I miss coming here Ad

Beatlex

7 days ago

Was hoping to see you here earlier. Folks headed out earlier than usual.

AdLib7 days ago

I have been going through some health issues,and don’t feel inclined to engage sometimes,I do read your stuff always Ad,you are one clever dude! and I have known a few

Beatlex

7 days ago

Thanks, pal! Sorry you’re having to deal with that.

AdLib7 days ago

The fact is Ad,about 2 years ago I was diagnosed with COPD,It flipped my world upside down,changed me forever.I have since gotten IBS,it is a bitch of a thing because it is not easily treated,Sress is involved.I have a bad case,but am working on the stress part

Beatlex

7 days ago

That’s a lot to have to deal with. Dealing with stress is critical.

AdLib7 days ago

Even the things I have read say “it’s a chicken and an egg thing” so frustrating! There’s the rub,I have to relax more

Beatlex

7 days ago

Exactly, it’s a vicious circle. Stress can intensify those issues…and dealing with them creates more stress.

AdLib7 days ago

You have been a consistent pleasure to listen to Ad.Clever,FUNNY,and prolific.You often say what what I am thinking,but don’t have the ability to put it down in words the way you do.I do Okay for a grade 10 graduate.Streetwise,and always currious

Beatlex

7 days ago

Means a lot to hear that, thanks. I think curiosity is more valuable than many other traits. Inspires creativity and insight.

AdLib7 days ago

for sure Ad,when I was a child I always wanted to figure out how things work

Beatlex

7 days ago

Same here. Picked out a book when I was younger, “How Things Work”, explained the mechanics of a wide variety of things.

AdLib7 days ago

Just apply that to politics, people and society now!

AdLib7 days ago

The english language is perfect for wordmiths too Ad.George Carlin,The late great Gary Shandling!

Beatlex

7 days ago

What are your thoughts on addiction Ad? Can you speak to that?

Beatlex

7 days ago

Yep, two big losses. Really stunned at how sudden Gary’s death was. Like you, I was a big fan. The Larry Sanders show is brilliant.

AdLib7 days ago

In what sense?

AdLib7 days ago

What do you generally think about it,

Beatlex

7 days ago

I like to know how non addicts see addiction Ad,it helps me

Beatlex

7 days ago

It depends on the situation. Speaking very generally, I think most people have addictions of one kind or another, it’s a natural weakness of being human. But when it comes to drugs, it’s very complicated. There are people who are more prone to addiction simply because of brain chemistry, which may or may not also affect one’s emotions. I think there’s a wide range of psychological and physical combinations that can contribute to it.

AdLib7 days ago

And sometimes life is just damn difficult and it can be hard to fend off the urge to tranquilize it.

AdLib7 days ago

Weakness? How is an illness weakness? That is the way sober people see it usually,as if to say “suck it up and just quit!” The evidence points more to genetics,IMO,I come from a line of addicts

Beatlex

7 days ago

You misunderstand, I’m talking about the human condition. That’s why I said most people have addictions of one kind or another, it’s part of the human condition.

AdLib7 days ago

I get that Ad,but do really think it is weakness? Upbringing too has a lot to do with it.I just learned recently that my great grandfather was a pedophile! It explained a lot about my familes dysfunction.The drinking,drugs,and stunted feelings.The worst part was that I found out that my oldest brother was a victim of that bastard! That threw me for a loop.I just want to give you one perspective Ad,Thanks for letting me vent

Beatlex

7 days ago

Sure Beatlex. That’s quite a heavy load to carry, I’m so sorry to hear this. Horrible. Are you close with your brother?

AdLib7 days ago

Yes,in our way,he is about to turn 65.I have not asked him about it,I learned it through an elderly relative’s book.The truth is I am an addict also.But Bob had real anger issues that he never talked about. He did some acting and got a Major in English! He taught for a while until his demons ended that

Beatlex

7 days ago

I do NOT want to come on as whiney Ad.I just want to be honest,that is my key to sobriety,I am not there yet,but I will never give up trying.It’s coming

Beatlex

7 days ago

Brothers can be complicated enough without something so awful building walls between them. The anger issues are so understandable and unfortunately, so is the addiction. You don’t come off as whiny at all, takes cajones to be honest.

AdLib7 days ago

It’s a process though, dealing with addiction. Not giant steps but smaller steps, I think.

AdLib7 days ago

I am one of the survivors so far Ad,I have lost several friends to early death,some from booze,a lot by cancer. I am not a believer in a god,but I do believe in spirituality. And in my life,I have met several people who have changed me for the good.And I believe that I have met the people I have for a reason.Sometimes I change their life! Even you Ad,you and a lot of people I have met on the interwebs.Mostly American! You and guys like KT,girls like Kes,you are all so interesting!